36th Kiss

"Joseph! W-What are you doing?! Stop the car!" I screamed, my voice laced with panic. I frantically pleaded with him, but he drove on, seemingly oblivious to my distress. "Joseph!!"

I had no idea where he was taking us. He hadn't uttered a word since starting the car.

"Joseph! Please! Let me out!" I implored, but he remained silent, his foot heavy on the accelerator. "I'll jump!! If you don't stop this, I'll jump!!"

Suddenly, Joseph slammed on the brakes, jolting us both in our seats. Thankfully, we were both secured by our seatbelts.

"What did you say?" he demanded, his gaze piercing as he finally acknowledged me. Well, at least he was listening now.

"I'll jump!!" I repeated, my voice trembling with fear.

"Really?" His tone was skeptical, as if he doubted my resolve entirely.